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yellowcomet

Scientific Name: Mentzelia affinis

Family: Loasaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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Veltheimia bracteata 'Yellow Comet' and the Comet Goldfish: A Botanical and Zoological Exploration

This compilation explores the diverse uses of the term "Yellow Comet," encompassing a flowering plant, a variety of goldfish, and even elements within video games.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "Yellow Comet Goldfish" being kept in indoor aquariums and outdoor ponds. Proper aquarium setup and maintenance are essential for the well-being of any aquatic pet.

Veltheimia bracteata 'Yellow Comet'

  • Scientific Name: Veltheimia bracteata 'Yellow Comet'
  • Common Name: Yellow Forest Lily
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
  • This entry refers to a specific cultivar of the species Veltheimia bracteata.
Distribution and Habitat:
  • Veltheimia bracteata is native to South Africa.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
  • It's described as a semi-deciduous bulb.
  • It produces glossy green leaves, around 1 foot in length.

Comet Goldfish

  • Scientific Name: Carassius auratus
  • Common Name: Comet Goldfish, Comet-Tailed Goldfish
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits:
  • The comet standard is as follows: with patches of violet, red, orange, yellow and brown, spotted with black.
  • Comets with yellow, orange, red, white, and red-and-white coloration are common. The red coloration mainly appears on the tailfin and dorsal fin, but can appear in other places.

Other Uses of "Yellow Comet"

  • Advance Wars: "Yellow Comet" features as a faction in the video game series Advance Wars, including the game "Super Famicom Wars" and "Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising". Specific levels and characters are associated with the "Yellow Comet" theme.
  • Visual Arts: The term also appears in the context of visual art, referencing a pictograph panel in Hell Roaring Canyon near Moab, Utah.